Jim Perry explains the importance of educating parents about club sports. He states that over 60% of parents with a child participating in club sports go into debt. Club sports can average $800 to $1,200 per month for one child. Jim feels that in some cases parents are brainwashed that their kids need more exposure. Besides the financial strain, the #1 orthopedic problem for kids under 18 is overuse.
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